Fuji Touring bike
07-21-14 | 02:47 PM
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Fuji Touring bike
Hi everybody,
I'm looking into getting a commuter (usually do 20+ miles a day) and stumbled upon a 2008 Fuji Touring for $400:
2008 Fuji Touring - BikePedia
Bike's been garage-kept and has stock everything as well as fenders and rear rack. Long story short, what are your thoughts on this bike for a daily commuter for this price? I'm used to road bikes, but don't mind losing a little speed for comfort. Let me know your thoughts as far as how much I'd be losing/gaining in terms of speed/comfort and what you think of the price.
Thanks for the help,
Daniel
I'm looking into getting a commuter (usually do 20+ miles a day) and stumbled upon a 2008 Fuji Touring for $400:
2008 Fuji Touring - BikePedia
Bike's been garage-kept and has stock everything as well as fenders and rear rack. Long story short, what are your thoughts on this bike for a daily commuter for this price? I'm used to road bikes, but don't mind losing a little speed for comfort. Let me know your thoughts as far as how much I'd be losing/gaining in terms of speed/comfort and what you think of the price.
Thanks for the help,
Daniel
07-21-14 | 02:51 PM
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I'd snap it up.
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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07-21-14 | 06:49 PM
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I had one for a short time and it was a good bike. The wheels were a bit weak, but that was really the only issue. I bought it new, in 2009, as leftover for a just a bit under $600.
This is essentially the current version of that bike -
Save Up to 60% Off Touring Bikes | Commuting | Commuter Bikes | Windsor Bikes - Tourist
This is essentially the current version of that bike -
Save Up to 60% Off Touring Bikes | Commuting | Commuter Bikes | Windsor Bikes - Tourist
07-21-14 | 11:19 PM
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I went and picked it up today. Took it for a little test spin and I've got to say I'm a big fan. Definitely a lot quicker and more responsive than I anticipated. Thanks a lot for your thoughts on this everybody. At this early stage it seems like I found a nice ride for around town and hopefully some longer trips in the near future.
07-22-14 | 12:04 PM
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Bikes: Fuji Touring, Novara Randonee
My '98 (frame but not fork replaced in '07) Fuji Touring is a great commuter bike. It got me to work this morning, but going home should be even more fun!
07-22-14 | 01:51 PM
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Bikes: Built up DT, 2007 Fuji tourer (donor bike, RIP), 1995 1220 Trek
On the last ride before I parted it out I bent the rear seat stay by stepping on it during a crash.
I still have the frame hanging on the wall and just can't seem bring myself to recycle it..
I still have the frame hanging on the wall and just can't seem bring myself to recycle it..
07-22-14 | 02:07 PM
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I had one. Very nice commuter, touring bike and gravel path bike. Can't go wrong if the bike is in as-new condition.
You might not want to use this bike for a fast group ride. However, it will be 95% as fast as a Road bike during a normal 15 mile commute.
You might not want to use this bike for a fast group ride. However, it will be 95% as fast as a Road bike during a normal 15 mile commute.
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